New Release: Disavow by Jamie Magee

   

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               Mason Wade had fought death, and to some degree he had won. The fire of a phoenix coursing through his veins made him feel like hell. Each of his new senses forced him to reach into a past he knew was better left alone, yet he was grounded in the primal desire to protect Indie, to be a lethal supernatural guardian. The discovery of a secret library within the Falcon Manor landed River Sabine, the very girl who first stole his heart and left him in his darkest hour, front and center in his life. Mason and the others discovering how closely his past is connected to the paranormal war at hand have only scratched the surface of how deeply entwined those who lurk at the Falcon Manor are; a painful lesson Indie is forced to learn as she fights to rise to her role as the Queen of the Veil and protect the hearts of her own. An impossible decision must be made; no matter the choice lovers will divide. The only real question is whose sacrifice will be for the greater good.

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               In life he haunted her...in death she haunted him. Love is eternal... Weeks away from her twenty-first birthday, the date where she would assume control over her family legacy, a night terror robs Indie of the balance she was clinging to. Like the dream she had before she lost her family, it predicts a fatal catastrophe on the horizon. The fight between life and death, good and evil, began the moment her thundering heart awoke her. Everything changed after that dream. The one thing that keeps her curse at bay is stolen, and then her enigmatic boy arrives in the flesh. Face to face with her fiery born-again lover Indie realizes that the only way she can prevent the tragedy before her is to surrender everything she was, is, and could be. Can she bend the laws of nature and fight the improbability that fire and ice could ever be one? As far as Indie is concerned, there is not a myth, spoken fate, or curse that is stronger than her stubborn desire to have it all ... including him.  

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               Jamie Magee has always believed that each of us have a defining gift that sets us apart from the rest of the world, she has always envied those who have known from their first breath what their gift was. Not knowing hers, she began a career in the fast paced world of business. Raising a young family, and competing to rise higher in that field would drive some to the point of insanity, but she always found a moment of escape in a passing daydream. Her imagination would take her to places she’d never been, introduce her to people she’s never known. Insight, her debuting novel, is a result of that powerful imagination. Today, she is grateful that not knowing what defined her, led her on a path of discovery that would always be a part of her.

 

The Geneva Project: Lies Blog Tour ~ Character Interview with Sparrow

                Hello everyone.  So as you may know some amazing books came out yesterday, just a couple are Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas, Firewalker by Josephine Angelini, and of course Lies by Christina Benjamin.  Today I'm going to talk about Lies.  I'm super excited to be a part of this.  I've reviewed the first two books in The Geneva Project, Truth and Secrets the past few weeks.  This was all to get ready for the release of the third book, Lies.  For this we wanted to do something special and I got to host my very first character interview.  I spoke with Sparrow from the series and I just adored her in the first two books and I'm loving Lies so far.  She had some interesting insight to share about herself and her friends so read on and enjoy.  

Interview with Sparrow:

Hi Sparrow!

I know you're rather busy helping Eva save your world and staying alive and all so thank you for taking the time to answer some questions and let us get to know you better.

 World saving aside, if you had a free day with no responsibilities and your only mission was to enjoy yourself, what would you do? Oh great question! I think I’d want to go cliff diving from the cliffs on Lux. I read about it once and it sounds so fun! It must be so freeing to feel like you’re flying before you dive into the cool clear water. Then, I’d want to spend the rest of the day sunning and hanging out with my friends. And maybe play a game of tag in the forest at night with our nifty magic powers.

What is the happiest moment you can think of from your life thus far? Saving Journey when I met him on the beach after the Flood. He’s never let me feel alone.

Awe that's so sweet.  We all have fears, what are you most afraid of? Failure. Not being strong enough when the time comes. I’ve always felt that my healing magic was a gift that would require great sacrifice someday.

To lighten things up, what is your go to when you're feeling down?  What always cheers you up? Singing! I love to sing. That was always my favorite part about getting ready for the new year gala at the Troian Center

Fun time!  Describe your dream guy?  (blushing) Someone kind, sensitive, good with animals. Maybe even someone who’s not completely sure how incredible he is. That kind of modesty is so adorable. I’m sucker for brown eyes too.

That does sound familiar ;) You and Eva seem to have become fast friends.  What do you like most about Eva?  Least? Yes! I’m so glad that Eva and I found each other. We bonded right away. I just felt an instant connection to her, ya know?. Like most, she’s so easy to talk to and even though she’s probably the most important person on our island, she’s still modest and always makes time for me. Like least, her self doubt. She has no idea how we all look up to her and that can blind her at times.  I try to remind her of her self-worth whenever I can.

As they are sisters and we wouldn't want her to feel left out, what do you like most about Jemma?  Least? Oh, Jemma. That’s tough because I try to never speak poorly of others, but Jemma makes it hard to find any redeeming qualities about herself. Most, I guess it would have to be her bravado. That girl commands attention. Least, the way she manipulates others just to be cruel. I especially despise the way she’s been trying to get between Nova and Geneva. Everyone knows they’re meant for each other.

I agree with you there.  Not very sisterly.  How did you ever convince anyone you and Journey are brother and sister?  Has anyone ever questioned it? (giggles) That’s a good question. You’d have to ask him that one. Journey’s a man of few words, but was he does say gets treated like law. I think it’s because he’s so stubborn that the Grifts just gave up and let us stay together. None of the other orphans really believe it’s true, but we all have our own strange secrets at the Troian Center, so no one really asks too many questions.

This is true.  I bet the looks on peoples faces when you said you're brother and sister are just great.  Now getting back to you, what do you think your friends would say are your best and worst qualities? Best – I’m always optimistic and try to help my friends see the bright side in our sometimes bleak situations. Worst – Sometimes I freeze under pressure. I think it’s my fear of failure.

You have some pretty nifty powers for yourself.  If you could have any additional powers would you take more and which would you prefer? Yes! Powers are so cool! I would surprisingly want Journey’s powers. Probably because I’ve known him the longest and he’s spent years driving me crazy with the way he can see and hear some much better than I can. Plus it would be nice to be as ridiculously strong as he is, too.

What's the most important thing in your life?  What do you value most? Family and friendship. I guess it’s because I don’t have a traditional family thanks to the Flood, so my friends have become my family. They’re everything to me.

What is the best thing you've learned since going into the forest? That I’m not alone! It’s given me hope that there may be others like me out there still. Maybe even long lost family. That hope has given me a strength that I didn’t know I had.

Of your special group, who do you mesh with best? Geneva. She’s what I always imagined having a sister is like. We can trade secrets and talk boys and we always have each other’s backs.

You seem to be encouraging everyone to talk to one another and get things out in the open, I'm with you there by the way, so you must have some thoughts on the romantic drama.  Briefly tell me your thoughts on the Nova/Eva/Remi/Jemma drama.  Do you think they can work it out and not make the same mistakes of the past.  I sure hope so. To me, it’s plain to see that Nova and Geneva are soul mates. I don’t know how they sometimes can’t see it themselves. I guess we all have those little insecurities and doubts and Jemma’s specialty is exploiting them. I swear if she wasn’t around Geneva and Nova would already be couple of the year at the Troian Academy. I mean I’ve never seen a boy look at a girl the way Nova looks at Geneva. I’d give anything for the boy I like to look at me that way. (sigh) Then there’s Remi. He follows Geneva around like a lost puppy. I know she cares about him as a friend, but I think he’s wasting his time. If he would open his eyes, he might see that they’re not meant to be more than really good friends and that there could be a better match for him than Geneva.

I agree with all of that.  I think there might be someone even better for Remi out there.  And last but not least, we all know how important and dangerous the current mission is.  Do you believe you are all on the right path to accomplishing your goal? Absolutely. I truly believe that together, we can accomplish our goals. Geneva is the chosen one and I’m confident in her. I’ll do everything in my power to help her succeed.

Thank you for taking the time to speak with us Sparrow.  I have to admit you are one of my favorite characters.  Thank you so much! It was a rare treat to be interviewed.

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There you have it folks.  Now that you know a bit more about our group swing by and pick up these fun and adventurous books and snuggle up for a good time.  I'll have my review for Lies up in the next couple of weeks so stay tuned for that as well.  Until next time.

Cursed Book One of the Beholder Series ~ Cover Reveal

                Hello happy readers!  Today I am working with Xpresso Book Tours and Ink Monster to spread the word about a new series they are putting out by Christina Bauer and share the cover release.  The book is Cursed and it is book one in the Beholder series. Cursed is set to release on March 29th 2016 and is listed as a Fantasy, Romance, YA.  I am beyond excited for the new series, I have such high hopes because thus far I LOVE all three series they currently put out.  They all have amazing kick ass female characters that you love from the start.  First things first let's show you that beautiful cover, this is a cover reveal after all:

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                Beautiful cover aside.  To wet your whistle further here is the synopsis of Cursed:

Although Elea's the most powerful necromancer in history, she's spent most of her nineteen years imprisoned in the Midnight Cloisters.  Enchanted manacles keep her unique brand of soul magick in check.  While the guards and initiates seem contented to torment her, the Cloister's Mother Superior is obsessed with finding a safe way to destroy Elea, both body and soul.

Escape seems impossible until a handsome hunter named Asher offers to help.  Elea takes a chance and soon develops feelings for the mysterious stranger.  However, Asher may not be who he claims.  Then again Elea may not be, either…

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                That sounds pretty amazing don't you think?  I do.  If I haven't said it enough I'm ready for this book.  Christina Bauer has written another series from Ink Monster that you may have seen me gushing over before, Angelbound, and that is only the first in the series with another set to come out in October.  Christina also graduated from Syracuse University's Newhouse School with a BA's in English as well as Televisions, Radio, and Film Production.  Her day job is in marketing for companies like Microsoft, Cisco, and Brainshark.  She even founded her own software start-up Mindful Technologies back in the go-go 90's.  Christina believes that, upon close examination of Tolkien's text, it's entirely possible that the Balrog was wearing fuzzy bunny slippers. 

                I want to thank Ink Monster and Xpresso Book Tours for letting me take part in this exciting announcement.  I'm ready for this book.  If you are interested in any of the other books they have out, I just so happen to have reviewed each and every one of them!  I was serious when I said I LOVED them.  I'll like them with their titles. 

Angelbound Series: Angelbound, Scala, Armageddon, Maxon

Alpha Girl Series: Becoming Alpha, Avoiding Alpha, Alpha Divided, Bruja
The Shadow Ravens Series: Cipher  

David Levithan does it again in Another Day

                I hope you all are having a great Wednesday.  Today I have a different kind of review for you today and a first for me.  A few months back I reviewed David Levithan's Every Day here.  Today I'm going to be talking about the companion novel Another Day.  I was so excited to see this on NetGalley and even happier to be accepted to receive it.  This is not a sequel novel nor does it follow a different character after the events like the other companion novels I've read have been.  Another Day strictly takes place during the time from of Every Day only from Rhiannon's perspective.

Rating: 5 Stars

                If you're not familiar with the basic plot it follows Rhiannon in her life as she meets 'A' a being who has no body.  A moves from body to body every day never in the same one twice and never able to have their own person.  A also has no gender but for simplicity A will be referred to as a he in my review because I saw A as a he.  Rhiannon has accepted her life as is even her distant and temperamental boyfriend Justin.  One day he is completely different and she has a perfect day.  Then the next day it's as if it never happened to anyone but her.  Then as she meets a few strangers she is told by one that they were the one she spent her perfect day with, because they 'A' were inside of Justin's body that day.  It's hard to take in.  We follow Rhiannon as she continues to meet this 'A' in all the different forms and push her beliefs on what really matters in the heart the shell or the soul.

                This book I think could be read without having read Every Day.  I think having read it, and recently, I knew most of what was going to happen so most things weren't super surprising to me but I really enjoyed seeing it from her perspective.  We had lots of stuff that we didn't get in the first book from 'A' while he was dealing with his own internal struggles we see how Rhiannon copes with learning this strange and unbelievable fact that has become part of her life. 

                Seeing how she handled each different incarnation and her struggle to adjust her way of thinking.  Could you love a soul if one day it was a boy and the next a girl always bouncing back and forth?  Could you feel equally attacked to each form because of what is inside or does the outside count for something?  As someone who has had body image issues her whole life this was really interesting to watch her look at.  I loved her comparisons to the car and the driver.  Rhiannon had much more depth in this book and I could understand her reasoning so much more in this.

                My favorite part though was seeing one body in particular through her eyes.  'A' is a boy, one who is very obese and he is clearly uncomfortable.  In Every Day you see how disgusted he is to be in that body, which was new he always respected all the bodies he had, but this one got him and it was at a point that hit the reader.  After reading Every Day I was dreading her reaction to this assuming it would be worse than his, however, Rhiannon was okay with it.  She was more put off by his reaction to it and that he put the awkward space between them there not her feelings on it.  Same goes for how Rhiannon saw some of the other bodies, jealous she wasn't as attractive and how her attitude changed when around that body.  It just shows that we are our worst critics and many times what other people see in us we don't see ourselves. 

                I really enjoyed this book.  I love how Levithan is able to weave so much power and meaning into an entertaining story.  Both books make you take a look at your life.  What is important in a relationship.  Can you truly love only the soul?  Can it work?   'A' always moving never knowing what it is to have anything long term, literally living each day, then with Rhiannon she has sees the downsides but sometimes when you have a life that is stuck the idea of escaping and being someone else for a day sounds appealing. 

                The ending is the same place but the last line.  THE LAST LINE.  Every Day leaves you with a sort of open ending, where there are so many possibilities for the future.  A fanfiction dream of openness.  I had my theory, then finishing Another Day and it is blown away.  I spent hours figuring out an option that I think now suits the story.  Bogdana at Bogdana The Booknerd reviewed this too and was my sounding board coming up with our own 'down the road' ending we are both happy with. 

                I highly recommend reading both of these books.  It really is like reading a completely different story both times because there is so much more in between.  You can check out Another Day now as it came out yesterday August 25th!

Get Your Own Charming Today!

                Hello friends, while I work on typing up some more reviews for you to enjoy I wanted to give a quick shout out.  I reviewed Charming by Krystal Wade a little while back as an ARC, you can see my review here.  Well fellow readers, Charming is officially available today and on sale for one day only for just $0.99 on Kindle so you can go ahead and pick up your copy now, I know my matching physical one is on its way.  If you somehow missed news about this book, here is a quick blurb to get wet your lips. 

They say what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, and that’s great…as long as you don’t die.

Sixteen-year-old Haley Tremaine had it all:  top-notch school, fantastic family, and a bright future, but all of that changed when an accident tore her family apart.  Now, an alcoholic father, a bitter younger sister, and a cold headstone bearing her mother’s name are all she has left.

Chris Charming has it all:  a powerful CEO for a father, a prestigious school, and a fortune at his fingertips, but none of that matters when he lands a reputation as a troublemaker.  Struggling to follow in his father’s footsteps, he reaches out to the one person he believes truly sees him, the one person he wants:  Haley.

Little do they know someone’s determined to bring the two together, even if it means murder.

 

                 Well I hope you are intrigued.  I won’t go into another review if you want to read my full thoughts on the book you can read my review.  I will simply say I really enjoyed this book and I look forward to reading it again.  Get your copy today!